Project Planning and Control Foundation and Practitioner

This five day event introduce delegates to effective project planning and control. Effective planning and control requires an understanding of a clear project definition, supported by a robust approach to planning the project. This, in turn requires the selection and use of appropriate scheduling techniques which are supported by rigorous monitoring for effective proactive control. A sound basis for effective record keeping will facilitate the understanding of lessons learned which supports continuous improvement, thus adding value to organisational aspirations and objectives. As a Practitioner, delegates will demonstrate their ability to interpret and apply the Foundation topics to various project scenarios.

All relevant course materials are provided, which includes the APM Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control Manual and the APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation Examination.

Learning Objectives

The approaches and application of products used to gain a clear definition of a project

The approaches and application of techniques used to plan and close a project

The selection and application of appropriate scheduling techniques

The practices used and applied for rigorous monitoring to enable proactive control of the project

The basis for and application of good record keeping, which also facilitates the virtuous feedback and learning cycle.

Pre-Requisites

No prerequisites are necessary for attendance, although delegates would benefit from some experience and understanding of basic planning principles and terminology.

Course Content

The course uses unique multimedia case-studies and accelerated-learning techniques to ensure that theory is embedded and delegates feel confident in the practical application of learning points. Additional evening work will be required in the form of consolidation reading and mock examination questions. The evening work is an integral part of the course and delegates should expect to spend approximately two hours on these activities each evening. The evening work is aimed at helping effective preparation for the examination.

The course will cover the following syllabus areas:

DEFINITION (DE)

Delegates are introduced to the world of projects with an emphasis on planning, monitoring and control.

Requirements, Advantages, Disadvantages and where it can be used together with other relevant considerations

Be able to apply key concepts relating to the Monitoring and Control of a project within a given scenario. Specifically to identify and apply activities involved in the development and maintenance of the project baseline, together with the application of the rules

Determine the most appropriate methods of reporting the performance of the project and what project information should be included in the performance reports produced

Be able to identify, analyse and distinguish between the appropriate and inappropriate use of key concepts relating to the Monitoring and Control of a project within a given project scenario. Specifically to analyse:

1. Whether specific activities undertaken to establish and maintain a Project Baseline are appropriate, with reasons 2. Whether Performance Reports are fit for purpose, with reasons

Whether methods of reporting the project's performance are applied appropriately and whether their outputs are fit for purpose, with reasons:

Open book - only the APM Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control book permitted

80 Question items in the examination paper

50% pass mark

Throughout the Project Planning and Control course, delegates will be exposed to numerous examples of examination questions. We will undertake a number of exercises and 'question-and-answer' sessions that will help to consolidate the learning, thereby ensuring that delegates are more than adequately prepared for the exam.

We can arrange to deliver all our public courses at your premises. In house training offers advantages over booking public courses including:

cost savings

avoidance of travel expenses

tailoring to meet specific needs

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Virtual Classroom

Virtual classrooms provide all the benefits of attending a classroom course without the need to arrange travel and accomodation. Please note that virtual courses are attended in real-time, commencing on a specified date.

Learning Objectives

The approaches and application of products used to gain a clear definition of a project

The approaches and application of techniques used to plan and close a project

The selection and application of appropriate scheduling techniques

The practices used and applied for rigorous monitoring to enable proactive control of the project

The basis for and application of good record keeping, which also facilitates the virtuous feedback and learning cycle.

Pre-Requisites

No prerequisites are necessary for attendance, although delegates would benefit from some experience and understanding of basic planning principles and terminology.

Course Content

The course uses unique multimedia case-studies and accelerated-learning techniques to ensure that theory is embedded and delegates feel confident in the practical application of learning points. Additional evening work will be required in the form of consolidation reading and mock examination questions. The evening work is an integral part of the course and delegates should expect to spend approximately two hours on these activities each evening. The evening work is aimed at helping effective preparation for the examination.

The course will cover the following syllabus areas:

DEFINITION (DE)

Delegates are introduced to the world of projects with an emphasis on planning, monitoring and control.

Requirements, Advantages, Disadvantages and where it can be used together with other relevant considerations

Be able to apply key concepts relating to the Monitoring and Control of a project within a given scenario. Specifically to identify and apply activities involved in the development and maintenance of the project baseline, together with the application of the rules

Determine the most appropriate methods of reporting the performance of the project and what project information should be included in the performance reports produced

Be able to identify, analyse and distinguish between the appropriate and inappropriate use of key concepts relating to the Monitoring and Control of a project within a given project scenario. Specifically to analyse:

1. Whether specific activities undertaken to establish and maintain a Project Baseline are appropriate, with reasons 2. Whether Performance Reports are fit for purpose, with reasons

Whether methods of reporting the project's performance are applied appropriately and whether their outputs are fit for purpose, with reasons:

Open book - only the APM Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control book permitted

80 Question items in the examination paper

50% pass mark

Throughout the Project Planning and Control course, delegates will be exposed to numerous examples of examination questions. We will undertake a number of exercises and 'question-and-answer' sessions that will help to consolidate the learning, thereby ensuring that delegates are more than adequately prepared for the exam.

We can arrange to deliver all our public courses at your premises. In house training offers advantages over booking public courses including:

cost savings

avoidance of travel expenses

tailoring to meet specific needs

Simply fill out the form below or call our sales team.

Remember, we aim to beat any like for like quote you have received.

leave this field blank to prove your humanity

Company:

Number of delegates:

Training location:

Time frame:

First name:

Last name:

Email address:

Phone number:

Notes:

Privacy Notice

In order to provide you with the service requested we will need to retain and use your contact information in accordance with our Privacy Notice. If you choose to provide us with this information you explicitly consent to us using the information as necessary to provide the request service to you. If you do not agree please do not proceed to request the service from us.

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Would you like to receive our newsletter and other information on products and services which we think will be of interest to you by email. We will always treat your information with care and in accordance with our Privacy Notice. You are free to withdraw this permission at any time.

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Company:

Number of delegates:

Training location:

Time frame:

First name:

Last name:

Email address:

Phone number:

Notes:

Privacy Notice

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Virtual classrooms provide all the benefits of attending a classroom course without the need to arrange travel and accomodation. Please note that virtual courses are attended in real-time, commencing on a specified date.

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